Lucio Sestio Station
Line A · Rome Metro
Lucio Sestio — overview
Lucio Sestio is a neighbourhood stop on Line A's first section, in service since 16 February 1980, on via Tuscolana. From here it is a few minutes to the Parco degli Acquedotti, where the arches of the Roman aqueducts cross open country inside the city: one of the most photographed places in Rome outside the centre.
First and last train from this station
| Direction | First train | Last train | Every |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | |||
| AAnagnina | 6:04 AM | 12:04 AM | 3–6 min |
| ABattistini | 5:36 AM | 11:36 PM | 3–6 min |
| Friday | |||
| AAnagnina | 6:04 AM | 2:04 AM | 3–7 min |
| ABattistini | 5:36 AM | 1:36 AM | 3–8 min |
| Saturday | |||
| AAnagnina | 6:04 AM | 2:04 AM | 3–6 min |
| ABattistini | 5:36 AM | 1:36 AM | 3–5 min |
| Sunday | |||
| AAnagnina | 6:05 AM | 12:05 AM | 4–7 min |
| ABattistini | 5:36 AM | 11:36 PM | 4–7 min |
Departure times from this stop, not from the terminals. When the metro closes, the nMA night buses take over.
What's nearby
The Parco degli Acquedotti, where Roman arches cross open country inside the city — one of the most recognisable landscapes in Rome, used by Fellini in La dolce vita.
Connections and interchanges
Routes stopping within 250 metres of the entrances. Some run at weekends only.
Station facilities
Lifts and escalators can be out of service: current status is on the ATAC app.
Facilities from public sources · times, frequencies, surface routes and journey times from Atac's official GTFS, August 2026 edition
Nearby stops and journey times
| Termini Termini station, trains and airport buses | 16 min direct, 11 stops |
| Colosseo Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine | 21 min 10 stops, change at San Giovanni |
| Ottaviano Vatican Museums and St Peter's | 25 min direct, 17 stops |
| Spagna Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain | 20 min direct, 14 stops |
| Piramide Ostiense and trains to Ostia | 27 min 15 stops, change at Termini |
| San Giovanni Basilica of St John Lateran | 12 min direct, 8 stops |
In-vehicle times, plus 4 minutes for each change; they do not include waiting on the platform.
Frequently asked questions
Lucio Sestio entered service on 16 February 1980. It is part of the A line of the Rome metro, run by Atac.
Lucio Sestio is served by the A line. See the line page for the full list of stops.
The documented facilities at Lucio Sestio are: ticket machines. Lift and escalator availability can change: check the ATAC app before you travel.
From Lucio Sestio the first train leaves towards Anagnina at 6:04 AM; towards Battistini at 5:36 AM. The last one leaves around 11:36 PM Sunday to Thursday and at 2:04 AM on Friday and Saturday. At the morning peak a train runs about every 3 minutes. When the metro closes, the nMA night bus takes over.
4 surface routes stop within 250 metres of Lucio Sestio: 557, 558, 590, nMA. Routes change over time, so check them on the Atac app before you travel.